Champ of the week

He struck gold against Juventus in the Champions League midweek with one of the best pieces of individual skill seen in a long time at Stamford Bridge. I just hope his countryman David Luiz doesn't think he can do the same outside his own box!

Chump of the week

Work shy? Demba Ba can expect more time on th bench (Image: Ian Horrocks)

Demba Ba (Newcastle)

You've got to feel sorry for poor old Demba, sitting on the bench at Newcastle. If he worked hard at his game he might actually attract a club to trigger the £7.5m get-out clause in his contract. If not, wrap up warm.

And finally...

Lukas Podolski now wants a tattoo of Arsenal on his arm to add to the one of Cologne, his previous club. Good job he doesn’t play for Borussia Monchengladbach, or for my club, Inverness Caledonian Thistle!